Best 6 Turkey Mac Casserole Recipes

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make turkey mac casserole recipe? You're in the right place! This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, cheesy casserole that the whole family will love. Let's dive into the many options and variations of this classic recipe, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste buds. From classic turkey mac casserole recipes to unique twists with added vegetables, bacon, or different types of cheese, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY MACARONI BAKE



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"A co-worker gave me this recipe when we were discussing quick-and-easy ways to use leftover turkey," recalls Cherry Williams of St. Albert, Alberta. "The mild cheesy casserole is a hit with my family. And it doesn't get much easier than this...you don't even have to cook the macaroni first!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup 2% milk
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine turkey, macaroni, 1-1/2 cups cheese, soup, milk, mushrooms and pepper. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. , Cover and bake until macaroni is tender, 60-65 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 804mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

TURKEY MAC CASSEROLE



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Enjoy the comfort of macaroni and cheese in this hearty turkey casserole that's topped with buttered Progresso® Italian Style Bread Crumbs.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 oz. (1 cup) uncooked elbow macaroni
1 lb. ground turkey breast
3/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend
3 medium zucchini, chopped (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 (10-oz.) container refrigerated light Alfredo sauce
1/4 cup Progresso™ Italian Style Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain.
  • In large nonstick skillet, cook and stir turkey and garlich-pepper blend over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink.
  • Add cooked macaroni, zucchini, basil and Alfredo sauce; mix well. Spoon mixture into sprayed casserole. In small bowl, combine all topping ingredients; mix well. Sprinkle over casserole.
  • Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 1/3 Cups, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 4 g

TURKEY AND MACARONI CASSEROLE



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This recipe is from a recipe exchange with my mom's group. I haven't tried it yet, but thought it was a great use of leftovers. Chicken or pork can be used in place of the turkey.

Provided by 911spatcher

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups macaroni noodles
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
2 (10 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
2/3 cup milk
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2-2 cups turkey, cooked and chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups crushed plain potato chips

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain. Meanwhile, in a medium, saucepan melt butter over med-low heat. Add celery and onion, cook until tender. Blend in soup, milk and cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted. Combine cheese with macaroni, turkey, and salt. Spray 3 q casserole dish with non-stick spray. Transfer to baking dish and top with crushed potato chips. Bake 350 for 30 min or until hot and bubbly and the chips are toasted.

TURKEY TACO MAC



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground turkey
1 (14-ounce) package macaroni and cheese dinner with 4-cheese sauce (recommended: Kraft Deluxe)
1 (4-ounce) jar pimentos
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 cup tortilla chips
1/4 cup preshredded Mexican style Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown ground turkey in a large skillet over medium-high heat; set aside.
  • Cook macaroni and cheese according to directions on package.
  • In a large bowl, stir to combine macaroni and cheese, cooked ground turkey, pimentos and corn and transfer to 3-quart casserole dish. Crumble tortilla chips over top and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

TURKEY-CHEESE MACARONI BAKE



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"My family requests this casserole all year," says Doris Rector of Comanche, Oklahoma. "It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it freezes well, too. I lightened up the original recipe by reducing the butter in the sauce and substituting reduced-fat cheese and fat-free milk."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups fat-free milk
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
TOPPING:
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, saute the onion in butter. Add the flour, salt, pepper and thyme; stir until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Drain macaroni; add the white sauce, turkey and cheese. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray., Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Place under broiler for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAC AND CHEESE WITH GROUND TURKEY CASSEROLE



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This was a total experiment. For my first try it actually didn't come out too bad. It was a little dry so I think for next time I will omit one egg, add more milk (or even some fat free half and half), and not sure if I want to add the ricotta again. The recipe you see below though is exactly the amounts that I used. Try it and play around with the ingredients as much as you like. I found this recipe on Johanna's Recipe Blogg. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces dreamfields elbow macaroni (cooked al dente, and drained completely)
1 lb ground turkey (I use jenny o's 97% fat free ground turkey)
1 ounce Lipton Onion Soup Mix (1/2 packet)
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese (1 package)
1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
4 large eggs
2 cups shredded cheese, of your choice (regular Cheddar is good, but you can get quite creative with some of the stronger cheeses)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
salt and pepper (to your liking)
parmesan cheese
progresso breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  • Grease a 13x9 casserole dish, and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan brown ground turkey. Once completely brown add packet of the Lipton onion soup mix. (may add more salt and pepper to your liking) Set aside and let cool.
  • Mix ricotta, 1 egg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 pepper.
  • Whisk together the remaining eggs, milk, salt, and paprika in a bowl.
  • Add a little bit of of ground turkey mixture to ricotta to temper eggs. Once done add ricotta mixture to the ground turkey mixture and mix completely.
  • Mix cooked macaroni and ground turkey mixture together.
  • Layer the cooked macaroni mixture with 1 1/2 cups of the cheese in the casserole dish. Pour milk, egg and spice mixture over everything. Top with the remaining cheese, and sprinkle a liberal amount of Parmesan cheese and add a little sprinkle of breadcrumbs.
  • Bake it for 40 to 45 minutes or until the mixture is set in the middle.
  • This is the finished product. Yum!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870.4, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 299.6, Sodium 1192.7, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.2, Protein 55.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right noodles: Elbow macaroni is the classic choice for turkey mac casserole, but you can also use other short pasta shapes like penne, shells, or rotini.
  • Cook the noodles al dente: This means cooking them until they are tender but still have a slight bite to them. This will help prevent them from becoming mushy in the casserole.
  • Use a flavorful cheese blend: A combination of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese is a great starting point. You can also add other cheeses like Gruyère, Swiss, or fontina.
  • Don't skimp on the turkey: Use cooked turkey breast or thigh meat for the best flavor. You can also use ground turkey, but it will not be as moist.
  • Add some vegetables: Chopped carrots, celery, or broccoli are all great additions to turkey mac casserole. They add flavor, texture, and nutrients.
  • Season the casserole well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to season the casserole. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Bake the casserole until it's golden brown: This will take about 30 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the casserole to firm up.
  • Serve the casserole with your favorite sides: A salad, green beans, or roasted vegetables are all great choices.

Conclusion:

Turkey mac casserole is a comforting and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas, but it can also be made with ground turkey or chicken. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying turkey mac casserole that your family and friends will love.

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